Top 5 high school defenses

October 12, 2011 11:25 PM

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1. Katy (6-0)Rushing yards allowed per game: 114.3.Passing yards allowed per game: 59.3.Total yards allowed per game: 173.6.Points allowed per game: 5.0. - The Tigers’ defense has put a stranglehold on some of the area’s best teams, including North Shore and Beaumont West Brook. less

2. Port Arthur Memorial (6-0)Rushing yards allowed per game: 107.5.Passing yards allowed per game: 37.3.Total yards allowed per game: 144.8.Points allowed per game: 11.1. - The Titans’ defense had its most impressive performance of the season last week, limiting North Shore to seven points. less

3. Cy-Fair (6-0)Rushing yards allowed per game: 91.8.Passing yards allowed per game: 102.7.Total yards allowed per game: 194.5.Points allowed per game: 5.0. - Cy-Fair, a favorite for the District 17-5A title, will have its toughest test Friday night when it plays a Cy Falls team that averages 33 points per game. less

4. Humble (4-2)Rushing yards allowed per game: 105.3.Passing yards allowed per game: 62.2.Total yards allowed per game: 167.5.Points allowed per game: 13.0. - The Wildcats had a slow start this year but are turning things around. They haven’t allowed a point in the last two games. less

4. Humble (4-2)Rushing yards allowed per game: 105.3.
Passing yards allowed per game: 62.2.
Total yards allowed per game: 167.5.
Points allowed per game: 13.0. - The Wildcats had a slow start this year but are ... more

5. Alief Taylor (4-2)Rushing yards allowed per game: 83.9.Passing yards allowed per game: 108.7.Total yards allowed per game: 192.6.Points allowed per game: 14.0. - The Lions are in contention for the District 18-5A title. If they can keep stopping opponents’ use of the ground game in a run-heavy district, they will be tough to beat. less

5. Alief Taylor (4-2)Rushing yards allowed per game: 83.9.
Passing yards allowed per game: 108.7.
Total yards allowed per game: 192.6.
Points allowed per game: 14.0. - The Lions are in contention for the District ... more